OPA is happy to announce we are running the very popular Horticulture Practitioner Program again this year.  Level 1 of this program will offer a new experience for OPA training, taking place over three weeks of self-guided learning, allowing attendees to work at their own pace through content covering the following topics: 

Week 1

1. Legislation

2. Tools

3. Soil Science

4. Plant Health Care

Week 2

1. Workplace Hazards and Safety Practices

2. Small Engines

3. Bed Preparation

4. Pruning 1

Week 3

1. Public Relations

2. Mowing Turf

3. Planting Trees and Shrubs

4. Plant Identification 1

This course will have quizzes sent via email every Monday afternoon following the first day of your registration. 

Our goal with our 3-Level Horticulture Practitioner Program is to provide valuable information for those looking to get into the field of Horticulture that will take them from newcomer to job-ready.  This program also aims to provide career advancement for those in the Horticulture field through attaining the OPA Horticulture Practitioner designation as a valuable resume asset. Each level will cover new topics or provide more depth to existing concepts, creating a strong foundation for those looking to build a career in the field of Horticulture.

Levels 2 & 3 of our Horticulture Practitioner Programs are also available throughout the year.

We're looking forward to providing you with new and exciting opportunities to expand your career and enrich your knowledge!